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Minnesota Lynx Duo Earns WNBA All-Star Starting Spots
3 Jul
Summary
- Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard selected as WNBA All-Star starters.
- Howard leads with 17.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG; Miles is the lone rookie starter.
- The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 in Chicago.
Forward Natasha Howard and guard Olivia Miles have been selected as starters for the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game. This significant achievement marks the fifth instance in the Minnesota Lynx franchise history where multiple players have earned starting nods for the prestigious event.
Natasha Howard has returned to Minnesota this season, delivering an outstanding performance. She is currently averaging 17.7 points, a career-best 8.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. Her shooting efficiency is also notable, with a career-best 61.1% from the field, placing her among the league leaders in several statistical categories.
Olivia Miles, the second overall pick in this year's WNBA Draft, stands out as the only rookie starter for the 2026 All-Star Game. She is making a remarkable impact, averaging 18.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, leading all rookies in scoring, assists, and efficiency. Miles has already set WNBA records for a rookie, including most 3-pointers in a game and fastest to reach 350+ points and 100+ assists.
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, at the United Center in Chicago. The game will be broadcast at 7:30 p.m. CT on ABC, Disney+, and ESPN+. Miles joins an elite group of rookie All-Star starters that includes Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Sue Bird.
